Description
Pretzel and Candy Melt Christmas Trees are a delightful holiday treat that combines the crunch of pretzel rods with the sweetness of colorful candy melts. These fun, edible decorations are perfect for family gatherings, gift-giving, or simply adding a festive touch to your dessert table. Easy to make and customizable, they offer a creative way to celebrate the season while indulging in sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 pretzel rods
- 1 cup candy melts (variety of colors)
- 1/4 cup holiday-themed sprinkles
- 10 mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Melt the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel rod into the melted candy, ensuring it's fully coated. Let excess drip off.
- Place the coated pretzels upright on parchment paper.
- While still wet, sprinkle holiday-themed decorations over the pretzels.
- Top each rod with a mini marshmallow to resemble a tree top.
- Allow them to set at room temperature until fully hardened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different colors of candy melts for unique designs. - Add crushed candies or chocolate chips as additional toppings for extra flavor. - Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.